Denise Wilcock

Denise Wilcock was a choreographer and dance instructor for 16 years before entering the wonderful world of Pilates. Her teaching was headquartered in New York City and she was often recruited to teach workshops in Japan and Europe. She was initially exposed to Pilates at the original Joseph Pilates school in Manhattan in the early 1990’s and always had a great respect and appreciation for the training. After traveling the world she longed to return to her family and roots and bring back some of the skills she acquired through her experiences. Pilates has been the answer! Denise started working with EveryBody Pilates in the winter of 2006 and became a STOTT PILATES® Certified Instructor in January 2007. She feels so honored to be serving as a Pilates trainer for the studio and her clients. Denise is inspired as she watches the amazing results and benefits it provides for folks from all walks of life.

Five years ago I was driving home from Branson and saw the advertisement for Everybody Pilates on a billboard. I was 79 years old, diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, and had tried several different exercise programs only to find myself injured and unable to continue.. I supposed I wasn’t suited for Pilates but I called anyway. I was surprised to find that Heather suggested an evaluative visit.

I came to the studio, bringing my aging and aching body. Heather determined she could work with me, and I’ve been going there ever since.

When people ask me why I go to Pilates, I usually answer that I like being stronger and pain-free. On my list of budget priorities the first two are food and shelter. The third is Pilates. As far as I’m concerned Pilates is a necessity.

Besides being a delightful person Heather is knowledgeable and carefully attentive to my individual needs.

Patricia A. Sundstrom, Ph. D.

I have been attending classes twice a week at Everybody Pilates for over two years. What started as something that my wife and I could do together has turned into a necessity for me. I have noticed a dramatic improvement in my core strength, balance, and flexibility. Denise is a great motivator, and does an outstanding job of mixing things up. So, we’re always learning something new. I am a firm believer in the benefits of Pilates, and highly recommend Everybody Pilates.

Craig Trem

I was introduced to Everybody Pilates by my daughter 10 years ago when I moved to the Springfield area. I have been in classes there once or twice a week ever since. – Pilates is wonderful exercise that leaves you feeling strong and flexible. I feel much stronger, with better balance and greater flexibility, than I did 10 years ago. That’s saying a lot. I love the group classes but, when I had to have surgery a few years ago, Heather and Denise were able to provide private classes geared to my capabilities until I could work my way back. I love having those options available to me. I’m not an avid exerciser. Left to my own devices, I can find many reasons not to exercise. Knowing that Heather or Denise were expecting me to be at class at a certain time was great incentive to me to actually go to class. I need that little push to make sure I get the exercise I know I need.

Karen Tracy

Within 10 days of using the MELT Method, I was able to stop taking Tramadol, a pain medicine that I’ve been taking since 2008! My next goal is to get off of the anti-inflammatory drug that is eating away at the lining of my stomach. I’ve been dealing with foot pain since 2004. I had surgery in 2008 to fuse two joints in my left foot, 2015, doctors recommend 3 joint fusion on right foot – not going to do it! The majority of my joints in both feet are bone-on-bone. Started using the MELT Method on 3/19. I have less pain, less tightness, I can feel more of my foot on the floor. I can work all day, and come home and do yard work, which I could have never done before using the MELT Method!